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Sess: Producer hosts listening session new album, Omo Muda

Sess The Prblm Kid pays a visit to the Pulse office where he spoke on his new album, ''Omo Muda''

The event can be described as an intimate session that showcased the works of a really talented music producer.

Nigerian producer Sess had a listening session event for his debut album 'Muda' on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

The event which took place at Eyowo Studio, Ikeja GRA, had industry taste makers listen to one of Nigeria's hottest emerging producers explain his craft.

Moderating and anchoring were handled by comedian, BollyLomo and Jess.

The album features the same 20 acts like Simi, Mayorkun, Vector, Poe, Reminisce, Boogie, Odunsi, Terry Apala, Adekunle Gold, and the veteran, Shank. It was a cold day lit up by the beauty only good music could conjure up.

Pulse was there to document the events.

The album celebrates diverse genres into a transcendent body of work. The event was attended by socialites as Kemi OAP Kemi Smallz, talent manager Asa Asika, superstar singer Simi, rapper Vector, and Falz who has worked on numerous occasions with Sess.

During the event, Sess gave a breakdown of each song, the recording process and why he decided to work with certain artists on the project.

 

ALSO READ: Producer releases debut album, ''Omo Muda'', says it took him 18 months to put the album together

At the end of the session, Sess proved without a doubt that he has what it takes to be a superstar producer in the Nigerian music scene.

A bonus revelation, Sess says we should expect more singing from him in the near future.

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'Incredible Hazard plays with defenders' – Kovacic hails heroics of Chelsea talisman

The Belgian playmaker has been in sensational form this season, with his new team-mate among those to have acknowledged quite how good he is

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#OsunDecides2018; PDP’s Adeleke leads in 10 out of 15 LG results declared by INEC

EPL: Danny Murphy mocks Man United after 1-1 draw with Wolves

Former Liverpool star, Danny Murphy, has mocked Manchester United following their 1-1 draw with Wolves on Saturday.. Murphy was analysing the Premier League actions on the BBC following Liverpool’s sixth victory of the season. Liverpool beat Southampton 3-0 on Saturday to continue their perfect start to the new campaign. The Reds remained at the top […]

EPL: Danny Murphy mocks Man United after 1-1 draw with Wolves

EPL: Danny Murphy mocks Man United after 1-1 draw with Wolves



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TraderMoni excites market women in Imo

TraderMoni excites market women in Imo

Traders in Imo State, yesterday, were excited as “TraderMoni�, a  Federal  Government policy of assisting petty traders in country, berthed in the state.

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England beat South Africa to finish second in Quad Series

England finish runners-up in the Quad Series with a 45-42 victory over South Africa while Australia beat New Zealand to win the tournament.
England beat South Africa to finish second in Quad Series



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How NOGICD Act Is Transforming Nigeria To Africa’s FSPSO Hub

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Before the enactment of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act in 2010, most fabrications, engineering, and procurements in the oil and gas industry were done abroad, leading to loss of $380 billion and two million jobs. CHIKA IZUORA here examines the impact of Floating Production Storage and Offloading, FPSO fabrication in […]

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Femi Kuti: ''The day I die, I want to die with a smile'', Afrobeat legend says at ''One People, One World'' listening party

It was a night of music, interaction, dance and fun moments at the listening party of the ''One People, One World'' album tagged, 'A night with Femi Kuti.'

Femi Kuti, alongside Ruby Gyang, Nonso Bassey and Etuk Ubong delivered riveting performances for all who gathered at ''A night with Femi Kuti.''

Saturday night, September 22 is one for the record books as Afrobeat legend, Femi Anikulapo Kuti left the Afrikan Shrine for the poolside of the Sheraton hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, as he brought the music to his fans in what was the listening party for his recently released 10th studio album, ''One People, One World.''

On Air Personality, Folustorms was the anchor on the night and she wasted no time in welcoming the opening performer in the person of jazz artist, Etuk Ubong on stage.

 
The event had barely started when we got reminded that we were at an Afrobeat concert, one from the playbook of the Abami Eda, late Fela Anikulapo Kuti as Etuk Ubong performed the song, 'Mass Corruption', where he went on an open roll call of past and present Nigerian leaders, who he described as corrupt leaders.

He was immediately followed by former 'The Voice Nigeria' alumni, Nonso Bassey who thrilled the crowd with some romantic offerings.

While Chocolate City affiliate, Ruby Gyang also brought down the building with her energetic and quite impressive performance as she got members of the audience dancing along to her songs.

 

The moment everyone had been waiting for however arrived in quick time, as Femi Kuti alongside members of his 'Positive Force' band took to the stage and opened his set performing the classic song, 'Truth don die.'

Boasting a career that has lasted four decades, Femi Kuti is music majesty and he fully exhibited it once again on the night, perfectly in sync with his band members, his focus on getting every movement right, the facial expressions and gaiety dance all showed attributes of someone who has perfected the act of live performances, setting the tone for the rest of the night.

There was a brief question and answer session as Femi interacted with the audience before moving to the main set for the night.

 

On what new influences are on the new album, he says, ''I have not listened to music since 2000, of course when you go to the mall or visit places, you hear music here and there, but I nerver go out of my way to listen to music.''

In the beginning, it was my father who got me listening to music but I read a Miles Davis book, where he said, I wanted to be original, so I stopped listening to music, so I took to that and stopped allowing influences,'' he continued.

Speaking on how he manages to keep a positive mindset, Femi replies, ''We have to remain optimistic, there has to be balance in this life… I am sure many of you heard about my bassist absconding, I know this one [he points to his son, Made, who was on stage] will not abscond,'' he joked as he shared stories of admiration about his son, who recently became an official member of his band and his other children.

He then answered the question on what he hopes the album will inspire in people, ''I think it will inspire people, the title of the album says it, we do have to understand that we are one people… see, the day I die, I want to die with a smile, I am 56 now, I am not afraid, becuase I know it will eventually come,'' he declares.

At the end of the session, Femi in agreement with the audience went on a journey of his old songs, as he performed records like 'Africa For Africa', 'Politics na Big Business', 'Wonder Wonder' and the ever exciting 'Bang Bang Bang', which generated a loud response from the crowd,  before introducing songs from the new album, or the future as he calls it, bringing the night to a glorious end.

 

 

''A night with Femi Kuti'' provided many with an opportunity to see the man they adore out of his 'regular home', and as Femi dazzled with a smile during every song, the fans could tell that this was an uncommon night, a rare sighting and a very special occassion.

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Anthony Joshua reveals who he wants to fight next after flooring Povetkin

Anthony Joshua has reiterated his desire to fight Deontay Wilder at Wembley in his next fight. Joshua came through an exciting defence of his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles, by stopping Alexander Povetkin in seven rounds on Saturday night. Talks to agree Joshua vs Wilder have so far come to nothing and the WBC […]

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Prophet Tomi Arayomi sounds a warning to the Nigerian Church ahead of the 2019 elections

He may not have made anyone’s list on the prophets to watch out for in 2018 but apparently, Prophet Tomi has made some pretty big predictions in the past. Madiba’s death? Tomi prophesied it. Conservatives winning over Labour and David Cameron emerging as Britain’s Prime Minister at a time no one thought that could happen? He called it! Brexit? He saw that coming. Even Trump as America’s President. The world wasn’t prepared for that, but Tomi predicted it a clear 4 months before the US General Elections. And now, he’s warning the Nigerian Church to wake up and smell the coffee before it’s too late. It’s a clarion call for the Southern and Northern Church to terminate their division and close ranks. And for non-stop incense (worship and intercession) to be offered to the Almighty even as we collect our TVCs/PVCs and participate in the political process, lest disaster befall us like in Prophet Amos’ day, for it is written “Woe to those that are at ease in Zion� (Amos 6:1).

Prophet Tomi’s prophecy is scary and all shades of incredible, but wasn’t Jeremiah’s also (Jer 13:19; 20:4)? Thankfully, he didn’t just proclaim doom and gloom, he detailed strategic solutions the church should adopt to avert all of this.

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Arewa Youths Petition Presidency Over Imposition Of Guber Candidate

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Arewa Youths for Peace and Security (AYPS) have petitioned the presidency over alleged plots to impose a candidate on the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State. The petitioners stressed the need for the party to exercise caution in the choice of the party’s governorship candidate in the state. The petition, signed by the national […]

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#OsunDecides: PDP beats Aregbesola in Ijeshaland

#OsunDecides: PDP beats Aregbesola in Ijeshaland

Governor Rauf Aregbesola failed to deliver his home base of Ijeshaland to the All Progressives Congress candidate, Gboyega Oyetola, as the opposition Peoples Democratic Party swept almost all the local councils.

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Santi Cazorla says Arsenal lacked belief to challenge under Arsene Wenger

Arsenal lacked belief under Arsene Wenger but will have “a great season” with Unai Emery in charge, says ex-midfielder Santi Cazorla.
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Osun Election: Sen. Adeleke in early lead as INEC announces results today

Senator Adeleke defies Police invitation over exam malpractice

Senator Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of the PDP is leading Gboyega Oyetola of the APC as INEC commences announcement of results from Osun polls.

INEC has commenced announcement of results from the Osun governorship election.

The Osun governorship election was a race between Ademola Adeleke of the PDP, Moshood Adeoti of the ADP, Gboyega Oyetola of the APC, Iyiola Omisore of the SDP and Fatai Akinbade of ADC.

Incumbent Governor Rauf Aregbesola was backing Gboyega Oyetola, his former Chief of Staff, to succeed him.

ALSO READ: Here are official results of Osun governorship election

Here are the results of the Osun election by local governments, from the various returning officers in the local governments in the State.

From the results, the PDP's Adeleke is leading in 10 of 30 Local Governments announced.

*Pulse will keep updating the results as INEC announces them.

1. Atakumosa West LGA

ADC: 106

ADP: 718

APC: 5019

PDP: 5401

SDP: 1570

2. Ifedayo LGA

ADC: 52

ADP: 176

APC: 3182

PDP: 3374

SDP: 1377

3. Boluwaduro LG

ADP: 858

APC: 3843

PDP: 3779

SDP: 1766

4. Ede South LG

ADC – 83

ADP – 357

APC – 4512

PDP – 16693

SDP – 855

5. Orolu LG

ADC – 79

ADP – 388

APC – 5442

PDP – 7776

SDP – 2043

6. Obokun LG

ADC -106

ADP – 663

APC – 7229

PDP – 10859

SDP – 1907

7. Ilesha East LG

ADC – 188

ADP -1275

APC – 9790

PDP – 8244

SDP – 3620

8. Boripe LG

ADC – 137

ADP – 1137

APC – 11655

PDP – 6892

SDP – 2730

9. Ilesha West LG

ADC – 124

ADP – 2353

APC – 7251

PDP – 8286

SDP – 2408

10. Oriade LG

ADC – 109

ADP – 1224

APC – 9778

PDP – 10109

SDP – 2265

11. Irepodun LGA

ADC – 158

ADP – 2564

APC – 6517

PDP – 8058

SDP – 4856

12. Ila LG

ADC – 96

ADP – 183

APC – 8403

PDP – 8241

SDP – 3134

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APC, PDP devise new method on vote-buying

APCVOTERS in Ejigbo, Olaoluwa, Egbedore, Iwo, Ayedaade and Ede South Local Government Areas of Osun State, on Saturday, were out early on Saturday to exercise their franchise in Saturday’s governorship election, amid reports of card readers hitches and vote-buying across many units of the local governments.

As early as 7a.m., voters had begun to throng their different polling centres in Ara, Ejigbo, Ilawo, Bode-Osi and Iwo, expressing optimism that the exercise was going to be hitch-free and orderly.

A voter at the Unit 1, Ward 2, Ejigbo Baptist High School, Ejigbo, who identified herself as Mrs Rekiat Adigun, stated that voting materials arrived in the unit before the 8a.m. commencement period for the exercise, noting that with the security presence and conduct of the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the exercise would be orderly.

At Unit 4, Ward 2, Oba Abidjan/Alaran, the voters also commended the INEC for the prompt arrival of voting materials and officials, with a similar experience said to have occurred in Ara and other parts of Ejigbo in Ejigbo Local Government visited by Sunday Tribune.

ALSO READ: #OsunDecides2018: Council by council results announced by INEC

However, reports of card readers hitches trailed the exercise in many units across some local governments in Osun West, with the governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, expressing mixed reactions over the development.

 

Adeoti assesses poll

While speaking with newsmen at his Ward 2, Gidigbo II Unit of Iwo, Adeoti maintained that the exercise had been orderly in the three units of the voting centre, saying: “I got here about an hour ago and I noticed that there has been peace and order in the arrangement of things here. We have three polling units here; I registered in Unit 4. Having been privileged to see the process here, I am satisfied with the conduct of the election in these three units, but this position should not be misconstrued to mean I am talking in respect of the 144 polling units in Iwo Local Government. These are just three out of 144. If what is going on here is replicated in other polling units across the state, one can give INEC 100 per cent.�

He, however, lamented that in Units 1 and 2 of Ward 14 in Iwo Local Government and Unit 1, Ward 10 in Asa Methodist School, Asa, among others, there were issues of card reader hitches, saying: “the two card readers there are not functioning and I have told my agents there to report to the INEC office in the local government so that they can replace the card readers in good time. In addition to that, in Olaoluwa Local Government, I got the information that in Unit 1, Ward 10 in Asa Methodist School, the card reader there is not functioning. I have told them to go and report at the INEC office.�

Adeoti also commended the security arrangement in the three units, noting that “if this arrangement should continue after the voting exercise and when the votes are being counted, I can assure you that we will not have any problem.�

 

Parties trade blame over vote-buying

Sunday Tribune can report that the vote-buying menace continued in the election, though with a new modus operandi, as some party loyalists were seen clutching papers and writing materials, penciling in the names of voters meant to patronise their parties, while some other individuals monitored voting in the booth.

This development was noticed at Ward 2, Unit 1, Ejigbo; Ward 6, Unit 7, Ode Omu in Ayedaade Local Government and Ward 8, Unit 2, Sekona in Ede South Local Government, among others, with voters who spoke to Sunday Tribune noting that they write names before voting and that they had been directed to see the writer of names and some party chiefs after voting.

One of the ‘agents’ writing names refused to disclose his name or his party, noting that he had indeed been writing names of voters for record purpose and “not for vote-buying.�

The ADP candidate, Adeoti, had, however, hinted at the vote-buying development when he told Sunday Tribune that he heard reports of vote-buying in some areas in Iwo and had immediately alerted the security agents to the development.

“I overheard that something of that nature [vote-buying] is happening at Akinfenwa Open Space in Isale Oba in Iwo Local Government Ward One. I have rightly informed the security agents that they should go there so as to checkmate the situation. Apart from that, I have not been briefed about the developments in other parts of the state. Maybe before the close of voting, we will hear more,� Adeoti said.

Sunday Tribune could, however, not confirm if the alleged arrest of two stalwarts of one of the major parties at Isale Oba area of Iwo, with cash running into hundreds of thousands Naira, was based on the tip off by Adeoti.

Similarly, Director of Media, Senator Adeleke Ademola Campaign Organisation, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, stated that there had been reports of vote-buying by some parties, denying, however, that his party was involved in the development.

Rasheed, who spoke to Sunday Tribune at his Ward 2, Unit 5, Gidigbo, Iwo, had commended the orderliness of the election, noting, however, that the card readers had been rejecting voter cards in his unit, despite efforts by INEC’s technicians to fix the problem.

He noted that the card reader failure had been a general problem, though there were also reports of alleged fake policemen going round in Ila, Ikirun and other places.

Responding on the issue of his party being accused of buying votes, Rasheed said people were only levelling allegations against the PDP “because we are the winning party,� noting that the PDP was not buying votes.

“People are voting freely; we are not in government, where are we going to get the money to buy votes? We know a party that has been paying N10,000 to voters even before today. We have been hearing the issues of some parties buying votes.

But, our party has been largely exonerated, because we do not have the cash to buy votes. It is APC that has the cash; they are in government and they have billions of Naira.

“PDP does not need to buy votes because the people see our party as the symbol of the liberation for the state. There is a liberation movement going and people want to be free, so we do not need to pay them to do that,� he said.

There were issues with smart card readers in Ede South local government as the Presiding Officers (POs) battled with the devices, just as large number of voters waited in vain at  Ward 4, Unit 10, Alajue, Ede South, opposite Seventh Day Primary School, Ede as a result of the difficulties with smart card readers.

Speaking to Sunday Tribune, the Polling Officer at in Unit 10, Ward 4, who is a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Adebisi Abosede said: “The Smart card readers cannot read the Permanent Voters Card (PVCs). We have contacted INEC about it and that’s why you see people waiting on the queue.�

Commenting on the conduct of the exercise, the standard-bearer of the PDP, Senator Ademola Adeleke, who spoke to journalists in Ede, his country home, said: “so far, so good, the election kicked off at 8.00 am, and it has been peaceful and that is what we have been preaching, including the international community.�

He added: “In Nigeria, we want a free and fair election and Osun State would be a reference point for free and fair election and I can assure you that once it is free and fair, I, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke, would emerge victorious. I am very confident that I would win the election.�

Adeleke, who had earlier voted at Abogunde Sagba polling unit, Ward 2, in Ede North local government asserted that “once it is free and fair because we are hearing rumours that they want to rig in this state, but God would not allow the, to carry out rigging. Like I said, once it is free and fair, I am going to win.�

“We are still resolute that no matter the intimidation, we are are focussed. Today is the D-day, we are still focussed. I have not got any discouraging reports from any of our party agents across the state so far. The security situation is still calm. For nowhere let’s believe that it is going to be like this till the end.�, the PDP flag bearer remarked.

At Ward 5, Unit 16, Ago Ebira, Odeomu, Ayedaade local Governmnt, large crowd of voters were also sighted performing their civic responsibilities, just as the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) in charge of the poll in Osun State, Mr Tajudeen Balogun decsribed the exercise as largely peaceful.

Balogun, who is the Lagos State Commandant of the NSCDC, posited that his “command was among the commands drafted for this election, based on the order of my Commandant General, Abdulahi Mohammed, who is being represented on ground by DCG operations, Kelechi Madu. My own jurisdiction in this election include Ayedire, Ayedaade, Isokan, Olaoluwa, Irewole and Irepodun local government area. We have to monitor and make sure that we have a peaceful election.�

“From my assessment so far in places I have been, there is no issue of violence. People are happy and you can see what is happening here at Ward 5.�

A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and former Minister, Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan, who spoke to journalists  in Ode Omu in his Ayedaade Local Government Area, corroborated the position of the NSCDC boss, stressing that the exercise in Idi Ose area “very peaceful.�

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The Big 5: Jonathan lists qualities Nigeria’s next president should have; Buhari travels to New York today | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today.

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday (today), departs for New York to participate in the 73rd Session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA73) which officially opened September 18, 2018.

President Buhari will address the Assembly on Tuesday on the opening day of the General Debate.

Talking to newsmen, Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama indicated the trip would be “an opportunity to engage, interface and share best practices toward reaching common understanding and consensus on key issues of global significance.�


A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Saturday, said he had no problem with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Abubakar made the statement while addressing the Nasarawa State Working Committee and delegates of the PDP in Lafia.

“I don’t have any problem with former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, but if he says he has a problem (with me) that is his problem,� Atiku said.

He promised to take Nigeria to a higher level if elected president in 2019.


Early results of the governorship election in Osun show that the contest is a close call between the trio of Isiaka Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ademola Adeleke of the PDP and  Senator Iyiola Omisore of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

The three major contenders in the Saturday poll are garnering substantial votes to make the final outcome difficult to predict.


The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said its screening and physical fitness assessment on recruitment will hold from September 24 to 29.

The corps public education officer, Bisi Kazeem made the screening timetable available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.

He said that the Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna, Lagos and Edo had two venues each.

“Enugu, Benue, Kano,Akwa-Ibom, Kwara, Anambra, Kogi, , Imo, Plateau, Delta, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun,Niger, Ondo, Nasarawa, Cross-River, Katsina, Ebonyi, Adamawa, Rivers, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa,Sokoto, Abia, Ogun, Borno, Kebbi, Bayelsa, Zamfara, Taraba and Yobe have one venue each,� he said.


Former President Goodluck Jonathan has listed criteria himself and other leaders of the PDP are looking out for in who should be Nigeria’s next president.

Receiving  PDP presidential aspirant, Kabiru Turaki Jonathan listed, among others that the person should be sufficiently exposed, not be a bigot or have an extremist tendency and the capacity to manage a complex country like Nigeria.

Jonathan, who received Turaki and his campaign team in his office in Yenagoa, Bayelsa said, “We are looking beyond education,� he said, noting that “whenever your name (Turaki’s) comes up, there had been no doubts created about you on any of the criteria unlike in some others.�


And stories from around the world…

Anthony Joshua extended his unbeaten professional record with a sensational stoppage of Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium.

The WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight champion overcame a difficult start before ending the contest in the seventh round.

Joshua, therefore, takes his professional record to 22 wins from 22 fights, 21 by knockout. The 28-year-old admitted in the ring straight after the fight that he wants Deontay Wilder next.


The Maldives has started to vote in a heavily-criticised election that will be closely watched by India and China.

The European Union and the US have voiced concerns about the election with both threatening to impose targeted sanctions if the democratic situation does not improve.

Polls opened at 08:00 (03:00 GMT) on Sunday.


A $10.75 billion infrastructure investment connecting Hong Kong with China‘s high-speed rail network has been done but seems controversial as critics have lambasted the approximately 400,000 square-meter station and the Hong Kong section of the Express Rail Link, questioning the cost of the project which is 3o percent over the estimated budget, and pointing out that the city already has regular rail links with mainland China.

The West Kowloon Station, which is set to open today, will serve as an underground terminus for an expected 80,100 passengers daily, with the rail link promising to cut the two-hour journey time between Hong Kong and the Chinese city of Guangzhou to a mere 47 minutes.


An unlicensed daycare facility where three infants and two adults were stabbed allegedly catered to Asian mothers lured to the United States by laws granting citizenship to anyone born on American soil, a New York law enforcement official said Saturday, according to CNN.

A 52-year-old employee at the residential facility, Yu Fen Wang, has been charged with five counts of attempted murder, according to police.

The victims – two girls and a boy, plus two adults – were in critical but stable condition at local hospitals, police said.


The captain of an overloaded ferry that capsized on Lake Victoria has been arrested as Tanzania mourns more than 200 people killed in the latest maritime disaster in the East African nation.

Tanzanian President John Magufuli said the captain is in custody and ordered the arrest of all the other operators of the ferry, which capsized Thursday.

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Sign Language Day: Easy Communication Signs You Need To Know

Every 23 of September, the world recognises the mute and deaf-mute via the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL).

Muteness occurs when there is a problem with the oesophagus, vocal cords, injury, lungs, mouth, or tongue or any other part that is needed for human speech.

Dr. Angela McCaskill Deputy to the President and Associate Provost of Diversity and Inclusion made history on May 14, 2004, when she became the first African-American alumna of Gallaudet to earn a Ph.D. Her older sister, Carolyn, became the second one the following year. Both doctorates were in Special Education Administration. Photo: DeafPeople

To commensurate with this year’s theme, “With Sign Language, Everyone is Included!”, the Guardian Life brings to you, basics that you should learn.

Get everyone involved and show them that you care.

Sign Language Day: Easy Communication Signs You Need To Know



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Saturday 22 September 2018

Brighton & Hove Albion 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham end a run of three straight defeats by scoring in each half and holding on for a 2-1 victory at Brighton.
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Give me the chance to make a difference says Ribadu as he joins Guber race

Give me the chance to make a difference says Ribadu as he joins Guber race

Former EFCC boss, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has formally declared his intention to challenge incumbent Governor Muhamadu Bindow for the 2019 Adamawa governorship ticket under the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Balogun Benched Again As Brighton Lose To Spurs

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By johnny Edward: Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun was an unused substitute for Brighton Hove Albion who suffered a 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in Saturday’s English Premier League game at the American Express Community Stadium, Falmer . It was the third consecutive game the 30 year old was watching from the substitute bench after […]

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Today’s Noisemakers: Dare Art Alade, Daddy Freeze, Remi Adekoya, others

Osun Governorship Election: APC's Gboyega Oyetola in slim, early lead

APC's Gboyega Oyetola in early lead as Osun votes

Gboyega Oyetola of the APC is maintaining a slim lead ahead of the chasing pack in the Osun governorship election.

Gboyega Oyetola, candidate of the APC in the September 22 governorship election in Osun State, is maintaining a slight lead over Senator Ademola Adeleke of the PDP and Iyiola Omisore of the SDP respectively, at the time of filing this story.

Pulse can report that with 25 percent of the votes in, Oyetola has polled 39.6 percent, Adeleke of the PDP has polled 35.9 percent, Omisore has garnered 18 percent and Moshood Adeoti of the ADP has polled 6.5 percent.

From the Pulse situation room, the APC candidate currently has a 5,000 vote lead over Adeleke, his closest challenger.

The APC is currently winning in its strongholds of Olorunda, Osogbo and Ilesa, while the PDP is running away with majority of the votes in Ede and elsewhere.

Surprisingly, Adeleke is doing well in Ilesa, the home of the incumbent governor who belongs in the APC.

ADP’s Adeoti is eating away at Adeleke’s votes in Iwo and Omisore is doing well in his Ife base.

Incumbent Governor Rauf Aregbesola will complete his two terms of eight years in office on November 27, 2018.

Pulse will keep you up to date on the Osun election as votes from the 30 local governments in the state are collated and announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

*The APC's lead over the PDP has increased by 9,000 since this report was last updated.

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Nigeria’s Garba reflects on tough 2019 U17 Afcon qualification

The Golden Eaglets gaffer steered the nation to qualify for the next year’s event in Tanzania and is delighted with their hard fought triumph

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Obaseki pleads presidential pardon for former old Bendel Governor, Late Prof. Alli

Obaseki pleads presidential pardon for former old Bendel Governor, Late Prof. Alli

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, said his administration is championing a plea for Presidential Pardon for the first Executive Governor of old Bendel State, late Prof. Ambrose Folorunsho Alli.

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The Late 5: Nuhu Ribadu declares for Adamawa governorship; #OsunDecides: PDP’s Adeleke wins polling unit | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today:

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, has declared his intention to run for the governorship of his home state, Adamawa, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 general elections.

The 2011 Presidential candidate of then Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), announced the decision on Saturday, while addressing party officials at the APC state secretariat in Yola, the state capital, would be squaring up against incumbent Governor, Bindow Jibrilla, whom he said has performed below expectation, in the September 29th gubernatorial primaries of the party.

“I am overwhelmed and moved by the show of love and support I received from my people as I declared to run for the governorship of my state today in Yola. Nagode!!,� he tweeted.


The Police in Osun on Saturday arrested two suspected vote buyers at the St Mary Grammar School in Elewe-Iwo, during the Governorship elections in Iwo Local Government Area of the state.

Police Complaints Officer who disclosed this through a tweet on his Twitter account, said that the sum of  N604,000 was found on them.

Further reports revealed that both men were arrested, upon interrogation, confessed that the money was meant for party agents and electoral officials.


Ongoing collation of results from the Osun gubernatorial elections conducted on Saturday, reveals that the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ademola Adeleke, won his polling unit in ward 9 of Ede North Local Government Area.

The results shows that he polled 154 votes, while the APC candidate Gboyega Oyetola polled 35 votes.

Candidates of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Iyiola Omisore and the African Democratic Party (ADP), Moshood Adeoti got two votes each.


Governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom, says the state is now relatively peaceful since the deployment of troops in various operations to tackle the menace of armed banditry and suspected killer herdsmen.

Ortom, represented by his deputy, Benson Abounu made this known on Saturday at the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of over 300 housing units in Otukpo, but urged the Army not to demobilise its `Operation Whirl Stroke’  in spite of the successes recorded.


The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured customers and depositors of Skye Bank Plc of the safety of their funds, following the withdrawal of the bank’s operating license by the Central bank of Nigeria, on Friday.

The NDIC which made this known through a statement by its Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs, Mohammed Kudu Ibrahim explained that “the NDIC carried out the Bridge Bank option to resolve the SKYE Bank Plc. in order make certain that its depositors are fully protected, as their deposits with Polaris Bank limited remain insured under the NDIC Act and the customers of SKYE Bank Plc. can also continue to transact their businesses with POLARIS Bank Limited thereby ensuring the non-disruption of their banking transactions.�

“We hereby assures depositors and customers of the defunct SKYE Bank PLC that their deposits are safe and hereby encourages them to continue to transact their normal banking business with POLARIS Bank Limited,� the statement read.

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This Man Has Raised Over $30,000 Just Napping With Kittens

Wouldn’t we all love to get paid just to sleep? Well that is exactly what Terry Laurmen is doing. The 75 year old who is a volunteer at Wisconsin Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay has what can only be described as the perfect job and it involves volunteering at his local cat shelter, snoozing off in corners while cuddling kitties.

Terry Laurmen napping with cats | Image Source: CNN

It is also learnt that thanks to some viral photos on social media of his siestas, he’s been able to raise big bucks for the cats. In just the last two days, the shelter has raised more than $30,000.

Elizabeth Feldhausen, the founder of Wisconsin Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay said:

“People have been donating $1, $2 or $5 dollars. It’s been so many people that they’ve made such a huge impact by doing something so small.”

Terry Laurmen | Image Source: CNN

According to Laurmen, a retired high school Spanish teacher, he walked in the shelter, brush in hand, and began grooming the cats. He said the reason he chose this shelter is its “homey” environment.

“They don’t have cages and I much prefer socializing the cats in a more natural situation. He just became a volunteer. He knows who all the cats were,” Feldhausen said. “He just enjoys cats so much. It seems like they’re his passion in life.”

A few days ago, the shelter posted a gallery of his best nap pictures and the internet loved it. More than $30,000 have poured in proving once again the power of naps.

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EPL: Mourinho reveals Man United players that caused 1-1 draw with Wolves

Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho has blamed his attacking players for their shock 1-1 draw with Wolves at Old Trafford on Saturday. Rumelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Jesse Linguard led United’s attack against Wolves. The Portuguese said he was far from impressed with the display from his attackers, stating that “we deserve the punishment.â€� Man […]

EPL: Mourinho reveals Man United players that caused 1-1 draw with Wolves

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Osun Poll: INEC Warns Against Publication Of False Results

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned against announcing or publishing false election results as the collation of the Osun governorship election results has begun. The Commission gave the warning on Saturday through its twitter handle @inecnigeria. It said that the official results would be available as announced by the election Returning Officer. “Announcing or […]

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Big Sean: I'm half Nigeria – American rapper

Big Sean says he's half Nigerian

Big Sean, in a recent interview with Vibe, revealed that he's half Nigerian.

American rapper, Big Sean has said he is half Nigerian.

The Motown rapper made this known in a recent interview with Vibe where he spoke on Mac Miller, piano and vocal lessons.

In the seven minutes long video, Big Sean told the interviewer that he is half Nigerian when he spoke about his grandmother, whom he grew up with in Detroit, Michigan in the United States of America.

ALSO READ: Big Sean, Jhene Aiko unfollow each other on Instagram

About Big Sean

Big Sean was born Sean Michael Leonard Anderson to to Myra and James Anderson in 1988.

 

In 2005, Kanye West was doing a radio interview at 102.7 FM. Hearing about this, Sean headed over to the station to meet West and perform some freestyle.

Initially West was reluctant to hear him, however he gave Sean 16 bars to rap for him.

According to Big Sean, West enjoyed his freestyle: "As we get to the entrance of the radio station … we stopped in the middle of the doorway. He starts looking at me and bobbing his head."

After the freestyle, Sean left West his demo tape. Two years later, West signed Big Sean to GOOD Music.

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Gervinho fires Parma past Cagliari

The former Arsenal star notched his second goal of the season to help the Crusaders clinch a comfortable win at Ennio Tardini

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Nollywood star, Anita Joseph speaks on possibility of acting porn

Nollywood star, Anita Joseph has stated that she will never accept a role in a porn movie. Speaking with Vanguard, the beautiful actress said it was a taboo for her to engage in such act. “God forbid,â€� she said when asked if she could take up a role in a porn movie in view of […]

Nollywood star, Anita Joseph speaks on possibility of acting porn

Nollywood star, Anita Joseph speaks on possibility of acting porn



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Osun poll: INEC warns against publication of false results

Osun poll: INEC warns against publication of false results

The Independent National Electoral (INEC) has warned against announcing or publishing false election results as the collation of the Osun governorship election results has begun.

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